Carlsbad Cost of Living: California (CA)

The cost of living in Carlsbad, California (CA) is lower than the average cost of living in the state of California but higher than the nationwide city average. The average annual pay in Carlsbad is $58,198.00, which is $4,766.00 lower than the salary average in California but higher than the U.S. average yearly wages by $4,577.00.

The CPI calculation is based on a statistical model that takes into account some of the major personal consumption categories such as healthcare, transportation, housing, education and food, in addition to the average Carlsbad annual salary, sales tax rates and the regional consumer price index.